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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-08-19

-Harry-s'Larry. which viii BE- the
last language spoken on earth?' Harry
-.WeIl. should say the Finnish"
Cold Comfort-.Has the train
started?" asked . belated passenger,
as he rushed up to the station at
Bridgeport Yes" answered . be-
nevolent-looking old lady. ''but il viii
stop at New Haven"
II want to be an angel" sang
female voice in side room; and. there
upon. heartless wretch in an adjoin-
ing apartment broke forth with:
johnnie, get your gum get your gun.
gun gun. - Boston Transcript
City Girl-"Are those great strong
cows over there yours. sir?" Farmer
Yes. mum; and they are the
strongest in this section" City girl
'sThen you must be the man that makes
that awfully strong butter. amt youf"
"A Russian named Skrzcypczywsijza-
wick. living in Campbell County. ~
Gently lost blooded colt worth two
hundred dollars. He had his farm
fenced with his name and the colt
ran into II and cut his legs all to pieces
on the rs" and ."-Dakoto BeR
My dear old friend. how were
you able to acquire such IN i'm
mense fortune?" by = very simple
method s.What method il thatf''
when l was poor made out that ]
was rich. and when I got rich ] made
out that was poor. Tszas Syfinos.
The Result Of Tight Lacing.-
there Is young girl ous q Do. Do
And her looks they were sid - - - 80
but she spoils her dear face
BY her corsers tight lace
And nov she cap get nasy been beaa.
Springfield RepnbliesA
Excuse me. sir" be said. sbut
you are something q : reading man.
are you notf" 20. yes, sir. I
often read hall The night through"
II thought 80 ] am seldom mistaken
In judging character. You hare pas-
sion for literature. supPossF' mot
exactly; I'm proof-reader." X 4
Snn.
Professor To-day yoa made
another spectacle - yourself ! an
much displeased with you and wish =
remark thst tomorrow 1 win punish
al q yoa severely unless Jon are %
euiet that mouse can b heard 70 run
scross ~ floor" A Scholar-s.n you
please. professor. shall bring : mouse
With ne in tie morning. -Td-Bita
--Boarding- House French. Mrs -
(who y taking French lessons). ':Ncw.
Bridget when Prof Blanque comes
You must say sEntrcs' % him. and hs
viii know what you mean and come
into The parior." che bell ringA and
Bridget goes 20 The door. Il . the
profcssor). Ontario" says Bridget
s.wud " walk into tho pairlcr. sirP"
(The professor walked in and Bridget
reported her triumph 70 the nont-l-
Harpsr's Basor
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-08-19
rHe PENSION RECORD.


Ths Sort % Figures which TaIk Loader
Thss RspablIeaa PsFty Liea
Several Republican papers have 70
Gently taken occasion 70 deny the
statement that more pension work d
now being done in the Pension Bureau
and in Congress than ever before. To
statement il true. and the bureau has
the figures to show Il
The number Of private pension bills
which have passed Congress and been
approved By the President in two years
i double the number Hayes signed,
and more than both Grant and Hayes
or Garfield and Arthur signed These
four. in he iftsen years from 1870 70
1885. approved LISA private pensioa
bills. President Cleveland, IN the two
years from 1855 to 1857. approved 06S
such billA over half = many. II the
proportion continues . hold good Mr..
Cleveland viii Sign two hundred more
pension bills in four years than Grant
Haysa Garfield and Arthur did il IT.
teen years
The number q pension certificates
az al classes issued from July. 10o5. %
July. 1887. double these from July, 20
July. 1883 and $4,000. 600 more paid
ont.
There arc now about 402, 900 PEN
sionels on the rolls. IN increase Of
over IS. 900 since July. 1885 = against
"A increase Of li.000 from July, 1854
70 July. 1855.
These ars the sort Of figures which
talk IN Waskington Posi-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-08-19

A new test for water-that il, well
water-in milk has recently been pro-
posed BY Herr Szilasi. This depends
on the fact that sulphate Of diPhenyla-
mine d cclored blue BY the action Of
an exceedingly dilute solution Of : nj
trate. As well water always contains
more or less nitrate. its presence in
milk can Be detected The test Il car
ried out thus: Twenty minims Of sui
phate Of diphenylamine are placed in >
small porcelain vessel. and few drops
Of the milk which II to be examined
added 20 Il. II this contains even i've
per cent. 81 average well water. blue
tings will gradually distinctly appear.
Sulphate Of diphenylamine j. easily
procurable and cheap, 90 the test may
BE- readily tried--M y Posi-.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-08-19

Excited fisherman to summcr-hotcl
man" There isn't = Bit % fishing
around here. Every brook has signs
warning people %. What do you
mean By Turing anglers here with the
promise q fine iishingf" Hotel man
~ didn't say any thing about fine
fishing. II you read my advertisement
carefully you will zee that what said
VS.: s.Fishing unapproachsble."
BurIingfon Free RFsss
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WILHELM Reid. q organ-grind-
er-in-chicf in America, attempts %
make out that Il the Republicans were
in power every man appointed 70 Of
dee would be good one. There i no
need Of overhauling history 70 rcfute
this nonsense. Harvey. the fcrger.
Just sentenced TO prison for twelve
years was appointed on Mr.. Reid's
recommendation - Chicago Herald.
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General TuttIe says That 'fhe
Southern people hold just . bitter
feelings toward the North - they ever
have" TnA. = good Republican doc
trine. IL u the platform on which the
party will right and lose In lSeS.--
e Louis Post DsspstcA
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Ant StIi Caulc hViic uc1tiy wias ~hes
my wife was quite 50; she had just
missed the boys. and telephoned TO me.
Ito get my cruel answer" The whole
neighborhood was aroused in vain,
and then my wife herself went to the
police station, Mary accompanying
her and assuring her that livery day
the place was full Of children who got
thimsilves lost" The disappointment
was too much. and she swooncd.
We telegraPhed and We telephcned
here. there. and everywhere where
there was the least possible chance Of
hearing from them. Some one said
there was gypsy camp just outside the
city. and nothing would pacify my wife
save 70 send posse Of policemen there
to find her 'slittlc Kashic whom they had
stolen" Suddenly Il Numbered and
Iightened. rain fell in torrents. and the
little children were whereof oh. whcrcf
Il would b impossible for one who has
not had the experience % conceive Of
the misery caused BY those little
scamps.
Drcnchcd TO the skin - was. my
wife. who had recovered consciousness.
threw herself into my arms and cried;
ssjohnl Oh, John! our babes are dead. !"
and : deafcning. crashing roar. that
followed . flash Of light that nearly
blinded me. drowned the rest Of her
plaintivc cry. and the next moment !
had : pallid face On my shoulder and :
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25
issued every Thursday Morning
To Own of Minelrs and Mi nal

We have effected arrangements with DR..
Traphagen, graduate of Columbia School OF
Mines, for furnishing qudtitdtjue analyses OF
iron and manganese ores, ochres, &c. THESE
reports will determine the quality OF the
metals ard whether they are of sufficient
value to justify development, and VIII
be furnished free. Should qatdnttdtace
analysis be desired, it will be supplied at a
reasonable cost.
Parties sending specimens must pay all
charges of transportation on materials to
F. w. Traphagen, School of Mines, Co
lumbia College, n. Y.
In sending specimens for qualitative
analyses, piece from inch to | inch
square, or even less is amply sufficient.
Such specimens can be sent by mail at
small cost.
The result OF the analysis will be pub.
lished in the VIRGINIAN, the owner S
name being designated by his initials.
Under this arrangement parties having
minerals upon their property can send
specimens and have them tested as to
quality Without cost.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25

THE DEAD ENGINEER. MIR. N. H.
Brosius, the engineer in charge of the en-
CINE and train that made the fearful
wreck at the Washington "Y," on the
18th, was originally from Staunton. His
father resided here and he has a brother,
Mr.. B. Frank Brosius, who is an engineer
in the employ of the Baltimore and Ohio
Company, and at one time ran on the Val
ley branch of the B. & o. r. r. They
were both dutiful and efficient officers.
The testimony taken in the investigation
into the cause of the accident was uni
form in the conclusion that Mr.. Brosius
did al IN his power to arrest the speed of
the train, and that he actually lost his life
in trying to save the train and passengers
"a martyr to duty. An official of the road
stated that Brosius had given notice 10
the company that he would leave the 1st
of September, as he was a church mem
Der and had conscientious seruples about
running his tram on Sunday Besides, he
had acquired a competence and intended
to engage in other business. s,-s ,g-.s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25

CONVICTION OF DIR. CRAwFoRD.-Ir
the Criminal Court of Washington last
week, DR.. M. H. Crawford was convicted
under the Edmunds law and sentenced tC
a fine of $500 and imprisonment for L
months. An appeal was taken. We fol
lowed the testimony in the case closel,
and a more unjust judgment was never
rendered. The alleged victim was moi
produced, and the evidence against the &C
cused was of the flimsiest character.
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REPORTS OF EXAMINATIONS OF ORES, &C
Made for the NIRGINIAN.


Made for the VIRGINIAN.
Nc. 5S1-G. F. G., Bath Co., Va.-A
lirnonite IRON ore of fine quality.
No. 5S2-G. +. g., B-First rate specl-
men of limonite iron ore.
No. $3.50. F. c., C-Silicious rock
carrying small quantity of limonite
No. 5s4-G. T. c., D-Rock containing
"a large quantity of magnetic iron, and con-
siderable sulphide of iron.
No. $3.50. f. e., E.-Sandstone con-
tanning small percentage of iron.
No. $500. f. g., First rate speci-
men Of high grade limonite iron ore.
No. 59O-G. F. G., G-Excellent quality
q, magnetic iron ore.
No. 59l-G. F. g., livery good speci
mems of brown hematite iron ore.
No. 592-G. F. G., Compact lime
stone limestone of this character taking
such fine polish are the usual "colored mar
bles.''
No. $3.50. F. e., K-Remarks to ]
apply to this. too.
No. 594-G. f, G. g., M-Sandstone of
no special value.
No. $3.50. F. g., L-Shale, commonly
occurring in the observation-disclosures depos
it's of Virginia. Has no value as a fuel
but is often accompanied by thin seams Of
anthracite coal, in parts of western Vir
ginia.
No. 5s7-E. w. Crabbottom, Va, No.
-contains::a small amount of iron.
No. 5SS-E. W., No. Every silicious
iron ore.
No. 5s9-E. W., No. 3.-Silicious iron
ore.
No. SOC. W., No. 4.-Coarse sand
stone containing a small amount of iron
No. 591-E. W., No. 5.-Similar to No.
No. 592.-E. W.. No. 6.-Poor qualit.
of iron ore.
No 593-E. W., No. 7.-Silicious irol
ore.
No. 594.-E. W., No. Slow grade irol
ore
No. SEE. W., No. 9.-Low grade irol
ore.
No. 596.-E. W., No. 1O.-contains NJ
copper; carries only a small amount Of
iron.
No. 597.-E. w. No. 11.-Decompose.
'shale, containing a little iron.
No. 59S.-E.W., No. 12.-Does not con
tain copper; what you thought to be cop
per is oxide of iron.
No. SOC. W., No. 13.-Trap rock O
mo value.
No. 6OO-E. W., No. 14-Contains lit
tile iron.
No. COLE. W., No. 15.-Low grad
iron ore.
No. 602.-E. W., No. 16.-Contains
small amount of iron.
No. 603.-E. W., No. T.-Good sreci
men of hematite iron ore.
No. 604.-E. W, No. 18.-Shale resem
bling "slickansidas" of the coal measures
of no value.
No, 605.-E. W.. No. 19.-Sandston,
colored by oxide of iron.
No. 606.-E. W., No. 20.-Sandston
containing small amount or iron.
No. 607.-E. W., No. 21.-Trap rock; O
mo value.
No. 60S.-E. W., No. 22.-SiliciOus irol
ores.
f. W. TRAPHAGEN, PHI. D., F. G. S.
School of Mines, Columbia College, N
Y, Aug. %. 1887.
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DEED.

In Charlottesville, August llth 1887, of cholera
iufantum and brain fever, John l.. Miller in
laa6 d son of JON and Laura Miller and
county, aged 10 months and % days.
Little Johnnie is not, for God took him." I
On the 18th inst. at her residence near
Stuarts Draft, Va, Mrs. Cynthia, relet of
dnomas Johnson decd, aged s. years. Her
Church on the 18th. Rev. Mr.. Preston otlici-
atlng. Notwithstanding Mrs. Johnsons ad-
Yanced age, she retained her mental faculties
IN normal condition until a few days before
her death. Some two years ago her hip was dis
located from a fall, and from that time to her
death she was comparatively helpless, She
was lady OF vigorous intellect, kindly dispo-
sltlon, and much beloved by all who knew her.
loss.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25

THE WILSON & RANKIN MINISTRIES.
the finest of the burnt corl. artists, open
the dramatic season in the Opera House
next Saturday night. The company has
been thoroughly reorganized with an
entire change Of programme. including
a number Of striking novelties. Their
sorps embraces the cream Of the profes-
sion, and their tour this year is regular
triumphal march. The box sheet is open
at Olivier's. and it would be well to secure
tickets early. a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25

BASE BALL-Last Friday the Harrison
burg Base Ball club came up to clean up
the Staunton nine. There was consider
able disappointment however, the Staun-
ton boys laying them out by a score OF 30
to II. The Harrisonburgs have some good
material, one of their men-the catcher
Mr.. fiddler, being an unusually fine
player.
Tomorrow the Staunton club goes to
Harrisonburg to play the return game.
Tuesday the Roanoke club comes to
Staunton for tilt with onr boys.
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DEATH OF Mrs. ADELAIDE KoINER.-
Mrs. Adelaide Koiner, relict of Harvey
Koiner. decd, and mother of Il. j. S
Koirer. who killed Montezuma Brown Al
the Fair ground several years ago, and is
now in the Southern Lunatic Asylum, die(
on Monday last at her residence near Fish
,ersville.
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Perampu1at4ng Primary

o+"f11 et1'Uff"g I11fE
The Democratic committee met on Sat.
urday last, and organized by the reelection
of Judge Hudson as chairman, and Arsta
Hoge as secretary. 1t was determined to
nominate candidates for the legislature by
a perambulating primary The boxes will
be started around on the 18th of Septem~
Der, and all votes must be in by Oct. "a.
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THE MARKETS.
REPORTED BY j. H. BLACKLEY, GENERAL COM
a84uss is MISSION MERCHANT.
.e.G -
me sFAUNp0H agagEE TE
CITED WEEKLY BY EEAKLE & JONES
PRICES.
hALrlMoRn CATTLE MARK E,,
THURSDAY, Aug. Is, 1887
AT CALVERTON YARDS.


AT CALvERToN YARDS. I
I Beef Cattle There has been a full run this
week, good grazing and feeding cattle being
numerous and bought more extensively than
bought more freely than last week. Trade was
less aQtiya than on last Thursday, and prices
off 10 to IS cts per 100 lbs, the inside figure be-
ing on the better Cattle, the other grades suf-
being made at 75aSi 2a per 400 lbs.
Beef Cattie-Prices of Beet Cattle ranged as
follows
Best; 10 al 45
Generally rated first quality -. 90 OF 90
Medium or good fair quality. 9 IS 003 90
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and ! s]
Total receipts for the week 1915 head. Total
sales for the week 1855 head. ,e4t- t3i-g JfSf
Sheep and Iambs.-The receipts are very
heavy this week, oyer a06o head il excess of the
fair run Of last waeA. Their quality is inferior
TO that Of toe offerings last Thursday. there be-
ing large number OF common sheep among
them. Trade for the latter has been slow
while the demand for better grades was fair
We quote butchers sheep at 2a4a4l4 cents, with
a few extra shade higher. and lambs at 3a5A
cents per Id gross. Stock Ewes 5OaSS 9 pei
head, and weathers 4a4M cents per Ii gross Re.
ceipts this week OF sheep and lambs 7,f60 head
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25

IMPROVEMENTS J. NJ. Wilson
the contractor, is erecting large and
handsome house on Green street for Mr.
IL. Nothnagle. Also one for MI. A. Lee
Knowles, on Main street. The CONTRACT
for the Methodist parsonage at Greenville
has been awarded to w. FL. Kelley
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25

WILLOW SPoUT.-We learn that Will
low Spout, on the Valley Turnpike, is
dry, the first time within the remem-
brance Of this generation at least. The
Willow Spout is an historical institution
and should not be allowed to dry out in
that way. We call On cur public spirited
citizen, Col. Geo. W. Woods, the propri-
etor of the Spout; to see to it shat this
great public convenience is restored to its
normal condition.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25

PICN1C.-The Newtown Hose company
will give picnic at Stribling Springs on
Tuesday next, the 30th Hacks will be
run and only limited number of tickets
sold This will be the most delightful pic
mic of the season, given in the most de-
lightful place-in the heart of the moun-
tains, and the prettiest spot in Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25


OFFICERS ELECTED meeting OF the
Grand Council of st. Lukes, a benevolent
organization embracing number of oul
worthiest colored citizens, held in this city
last week, the following officers for Vir-
ginia were elected: r. Ruffin, Petersburg,
r. W. g., chief; j. T. Hendricks, Dan.
vile, R. W. g., vice-chief; w. M. T.
Forester, Richmond, R. w, G., secretary
4. Green, Petersburg, r, ". G., treas-
urer; G. Richardson, Hampton, r. W. G.,
prelate; M. L. Walker, Richmond, r. w,
g.. messenger; B. P. Holland, Lynchburg,
| r. w. G., inside sentinel; T. J. Monroe
Petersburg, r. W. G., outside sentinel
The order embraces 1lS councils, s5{s
members. 1t has paid out this year $i952
for sick benefits, and ss,S73 for burials
The value of the property held by it is
$50, 1852 80, and the balance of funds in
hand $l4,7sl.aa.
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Glass Jars, 3elly Glasses, GUNS for Jars
Wax for sealing cans, Strings for sealing
cans ate. c. Wheat;s.
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LUeAY CAYEHNs.-An excursion to
Luray Cayerns will be run on Wednesday,
Sept. IA. Round trip $3.50. Particulars
next week.
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Ladies, have you seen the new importa
Ti0n of Hamburg, Swiss and Nainsook
Embroideries at WELLER'S 4?
mar3
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SOMETHING IN A NAME.-The name of
Col. Geo. l.. Peyton is drawing many per
sons to the Rock Alum Springs. s. He is so
well known and so popular that hundreds
will be drawn there who have never before
seen the place. The Greenbrier White
Sulphur Springs owes much of it's popu-
larity to Geo. L. Peyton. He is mag,
netic man and draws men to him and never
let's them go. Under him the Rock Alum
will attain celebrity it has meyer had be-
fore. The name Of Geo. L. Peytons and
the delights of the Rock Alum will put
that place at the head, where it deserves
to Religious Herald.
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Remenlber C. G. Wheat has My Own
Roasted Coffee.
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Folly Mills Items.


The Folly Items Of week before last oc-
casioned considerable enquiry, as I'd. L. "
is unknown in these parts. Everybody
wants to know who I'D. L." is. Some
think it is Sam Slick in disguise. but in
this they are mistaken. Remember friends,
I'D. L." may stand for Dave Lewis, or
Dan Laws, or David Lushbaugh. Any of
the Folly Mills folks are liable to be mis-
taken about who I'd. L.'' is. But let me
give you description of I'D. L.'' He is a
man about feet high fleet not included)
wears a No. IA boot, when it can be found,
beautiful mustache 1-16 of an inch long.
To sum it all up, he is a first class country
dude.
Col. j. G. Cochran left last week for
ATLANTIC City, N. j.
Little Howard, the sig year old son Of
Geo. w. Slower, is slowly recovering from
a severe spell of fux. s1s
William Crawford. of Fit. Defiance, is
visiting J. S. Cochran.
W. Z. Slower, was in the Burg Sum
day, the guest of Geo. w. Slower.
M. M. Lilly spent Saturday night at
"Folly."
Charles Ware who has been absent in
New York. has again returned to these
parts.
We were panied to learn OF the death Of
Capt. E. L. Curtis. We were intimately
acquainted with him, and always found in
him true friend. We extend our sympa-
thy to his family.
Rev. J. N. Ransbottom, of the U. B.
church, spent Monday night with Geo. W.
Slower: p. +.
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Mixed spices for pickling-much used.
TRY them-at c. G.. Wheat's.
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New spring goods receiving daily at
mars WELLER'S
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Yarmouth Bloaters and Anchory Paste
in requisite Etruscan jars, SO cts. at G. G.
Wheat's.
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Parmeasan Cheese, Dried Beef, Corned
Beef, at G. G. Wheat's.
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Ladies, call and see the White Good
just received at WELLER'S
mara
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g. G. Wheat has Walnut and Mushroom
Catsup-a delicious relish for steaks, SC
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Rolled Tongue, Bohed Turkey and
chicken for salads at G. C. Wheat's.
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Chowchow. Pickles, all kinds at C. c..
Whaat,q
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For the prettiest spring Goods, go to
mars WELLER'S,
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The piatrict Fair.

The following additional special premi
INNS, to be offered at the approaching Dis
trict Fair, at Stanton, are reported.
| ]. @. Schatfefs offers handsome hunting
case gold watch, valued at $50, for the bes
/ equestrianism by lady in the district
The watch can be seen at the jewelry store
of Mr.. Frank Kingan, on Main Street
where it is on exhibition.
The Augusta Creamery offers silver
butter dish to the patron furnishing the
best average yield Of milk to the cow.
Yarbrough s. Co.. Richmond, Va.
through their agent, Capt. 2. E. Wilson.
Stanton. Va, offers five pounds of black
tag chewing tobacco for the best specimen
Of oats raised in the district. Also five
pounds of same for the best specimen of
barley. U ~ Kan,
w. II. Weller offers special District
Fair premium of one bolt Of bleached cot
ton for the best specimen Of plain hand
sewing by Miss l5years old or under.
Y -"4-s< -
THE HORSE MARKET.-An effort is
being made by our business men to establ
lish monthly horse market in Staunton.
They have entered upon the work system
atically and have already the assurance of
success. At the September court, Monday
the Goth, there will be some thirty odd
horse buyers from the north here. To
meet the demand, posters have been circu1
lated al through the surrounding sections,
and various parties are at work to secure
the offering of large number of horses
Greenbrier, Highland, Pocahontas, Pen
dleton and the counties adjacent to Augusi
ia will send in large quotes of fine stock,
whilst our own county will be better rep.
resented than it has ever been. With
competition in freights and asplendid back
country to draw on, Staunton should be
and will be the horse market of Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25

Remember. Weller has the best stock OF
Black Goods in the city, and at the lowest
Prices. mars